Are you searching for a hummingbird or butterfly-loving plant for your Southwest Florida garden? If so, search no more -- pentas is your plant. Africa-native pentas comes in many colors to suit any gardener’s desire (red, white, lavender, purple and shades of pink) and some are even two-toned. Dark green…
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We know. You’re wondering why on earth a little $2 coleus should “cost” $10 to plant. Well, if you did a little digging on soil preparation, here’s what you’d find out. Soil prep is more important than the plant itself. If you plant a coleus in dense clay soil, you’ll…
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Plant choices aren’t always easy. If you select the wrong shrub, it may require more trimming than you thought or never achieve the desired size. That’s why your selections should be based on sound horticultural principles and preferably at the recommendation of your landscape provider. Sounds straightforward enough, doesn’t it?…
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Red-tipped cocoplum, a South Florida native, is a standout texture plant (and shouldn’t be confused with Natal plum which is covered with prominent thorns). Not only does its natural look work in any home landscape, but you can also use its edible fruit to make tasty jams or jellies. Interestingly,…
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